1. This article is an example of expository writing; Gefter explains and illustrates his points about each photograph. In
general, what pattern of development does he follow when
moving from one to the next?
a. comparison and contrast
b. chronological order
C. causes and effects

a. "to practice" is the best phrase to complete the sentence.

explanation:

during the summer, she likes to practice her soccer skills so that she is ready to play in the fall.

(note that : all the other options "the practicing of", "practice for" and "to do a practice on" are inappropriate as they make the sentence grammatically incorrect.)

yes, we appreciate these things!

the meaning of the word broods in verb form is a family of animals used in section 2